Owen at 18 months!

Little doll baby. XOXO

Weight: We haven't had his 18 month checkup yet, so we'll find out soon.

Height: Ditto.

Clothing size: 18 months. 

Diaper size: Cloth, but 4.

Feeding: This kid can EAT. He seriously puts it away. He likes anything off Mommy/ Daddy's plate the best. His favorites are probably anything with bread- grilled cheese, muffins, banana bread, etc. He's not too picky yet, but I know that might change soon. :/ He also loves his milk, and usually downs 2 sippy cups worth before lunch. 

First time to jump on the trampoline on his own!

Totally fascinated by the Christmas tree.

Sleeping: Takes one nap (dropped the morning nap around 14 months I think??), usually 2.5ish hours. Sleeps at night around 7pm-7am.

Milestones: Communicating more! He says a few words, but also signs some, points, grunts, screams, whatever it takes to get his point across. He crawls up the stairs now! He never crawled, so this is big! He started walking around 14-15 months.

Proof that he did have some curls at one point...
But it's looking like it's going to be straight.

Likes: Exploring. Destroying. Throwing. #allboy ... Hahaha. But seriously, he is. His favorite book is absolutely "Brown Bear, Brown Bear." We read it about 10 times/ day. He also loves "I Love You Through and Through" and  anything by Sandra Boynton... and any books that are songs (Itsy Bitsy Spider, Jesus Loves Me, etc.). He's super picky about books, screaming after one sentence and slamming it shut if he doesn't like it, and begging you to read it over and over if he does. He likes having any toy in his hand-- blocks, tools, gears, cars, etc. He's really into things with lids- taking them off and putting them on again and again. He loves being outside, even though we haven't been able to as much lately. He adores GRAHAM. Loves being tickled, thrown up in the air, turned upside down, wrestled, etc. Giggles and begs for more every time. He still loves being held as much as possible. Kid loves his mama. Presh.

Dislikes: Being told no. He seriously CRIES every.single.time I tell him no. His pouty lip comes out, and he just loses it. Cannot handle it. Not sure is he's sensitive or stubborn, but he is my child- so probably both. ;) He was licking the wall at my in-laws' house over Christmas, and I told him in a sweet voice, "No no, Owen, don't lick the wall." And he started wailing. The whole room turned to look at me. Hahahaha... Teething. It's rough, man. Traveling. He screams for hourssssssssssssssssss in the car. Not being held. 

Every.single.night when I'm cooking dinner
... and many more times throughout the day when I can't hold him.
My little koala bear still thinks he's attached to me.

Adventures: First time playing in the snow! He was really curious. Music class, MOPS, Children's Museum. Parks.

What we couldn't live with out: Double stroller. I usually say Ergo on this question, but my belly's too big for it now. :(

My favorite part of parenting this age: Seeing them coming into their little personality- communicating preferences, interacting more, etc. 

The hardest part of parenting this age: Teething. Clingy-ness. Traveling. Not understanding all they try to communicate. 

Oh little Obaby, you are so, so loved. Alllllllllllll the heart eyes.